proportionality

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“Its numbers are so large that the implicit claim is that all recipients would have done far better than any white citizen has ever done in the marketplace, so proportionality issues will be raised.”

From Washington Times

The NHRC, in a preliminary report released to local media, said the case “illustrates serious concerns about proportionality of the use of force.”

From Reuters

This is known as intermediate scrutiny or proportionality analysis.

From Salon

Justice is typically associated with rationality and proportionality.

From Salon

But the principle of proportionality must be applied, which says that the harm to civilians should not be excessive in relation to the military advantage gained.

From BBC